Overview
Strategic Partnership Lead Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Qantra
Title: Strategic Partnership Lead
Company: Qantra
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Core Responsibilities
- Ecosystem Partnerships & Alliances: Identify and prioritize opportunities with VCs, corporates, accelerators, and government entities; negotiate and execute MOUs and partnership frameworks.
- Co-Funding & Resource Mobilization: Secure financial contributions and in-kind services while structuring co-investment vehicles with stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Alignment: Represent the organization in national councils and forums, ensuring partnerships align with regional economic policies.
- Program Enablement: Monitor partner compliance with KPIs and facilitate knowledge-sharing through joint workshops and publications.
Qualification Criteria
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Policy, or International Relations (Required).
- 8–12 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or ecosystem building.
- Mandatory: Prior experience within the UAE or GCC SME and innovation ecosystem.
- Proven track record of negotiating MOUs, co-funding agreements, or joint ventures.
Technical Skills
- Expertise in strategic negotiation, partnership structuring, and ecosystem mapping.
- Deep knowledge of co-funding mechanisms and impact reporting.
- Ability to design multi-stakeholder collaboration frameworks tied to economic KPIs.